Essie Lee Jones

Essie Lee “Skacy” Jones was born in Hardeman County, TN on February 13, 1945 to the late Edd and Estella Jones.

Essie attended Allen White and Browns Schools. She confessed her religion at Johnson Chapel C.M.E. Church.

Essie was a housekeeper until her health prohibited her from working. On November 10, 2022, Essie departed from her earthly tabernacle to her heavnly home.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, William Jones, L.V. McKinney, Thomas Jones and Donell “Duck” Jones; one sister, Rosie “Ester” Jones; 6 aunts and 2 uncles on her mothers side; 4 aunts and 6 uncles on her father’s side. She leaves to cherish her precious memories, two sons, Jimmy Jones and Tracy Jones both of Whiteville, TN; two sisters, Shirley Jones of Jackson, TN and Lucy (Standford) Spencer of Bolivar, TN; one brother, Edd Jones, Jr. of Whiteville, TN; an aunt, Bessie Jarmon of Whiteville, TN; 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.